GLRI West Shores Woody Invasive Control

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), specifically the Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation, is seeking qualified contractors for a buckthorn control project located in Marinette County. The procurement opportunity involves invasive species management across two State Natural Areas, with specific scope including foliar spraying on up to 135 acres and cut-stump treatment on up to 295 acres. The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder, with potential variations in project scope contingent upon bid pricing and departmental budget constraints. The solicitation was posted on July 6, 2020, with proposals due by July 24, 2020. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in invasive woody species control techniques, specifically proficiency in foliar spraying and cut-stump treatment methodologies. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on contractor qualifications, proposed methodology, pricing, and demonstrated experience in similar ecological restoration projects.

While the procurement document does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types, contractors will need to demonstrate specialized environmental management capabilities. The project appears to be open to qualified environmental restoration firms, vegetation management contractors, and ecological services providers with demonstrated expertise in invasive species control. No incumbent vendors were identified in the provided documentation. The total project budget is not explicitly stated, but the scope suggests a mid-range ecological restoration contract potentially valued between $50,000 and $150,000, depending on final acreage treated and specific treatment methodologies employed. Interested contractors should carefully review the complete bid specifications and be prepared to provide detailed treatment plans, equipment specifications, and personnel qualifications demonstrating their capability to effectively manage invasive buckthorn populations in sensitive natural area environments.